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West Vancouver is one of three municipalities that make up the North Shore, and is a member municipality of Metro Vancouver, the governing body of the Greater Vancouver Regional District.

The West Vancouver Engineering Department is currently seeking a permanent, full-time Water and Sewer Treatment Operator. Reporting to the Water and Sewer Treatment Supervisor, the Water and Sewer Treatment Operator is responsible for the daily operation of the District’s SCADA controlled potable and wastewater facilities. A collaborative, service-orientated individual with strong communication and technical skills, the Water and Sewer Treatment Operator is responsible for inspecting, monitoring, controlling, and maintaining all aspects of the facilities while contributing to a culture of accountability, efficiency and innovation.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years of related experience with a strong understanding of treatment for potable water and wastewater within a membrane treatment system. The successful candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships required to optimize resources and support District priorities.

The preferred candidate will have an EOCP Certification-Water Treatment Plant Operator Level 2; EOCP Certification – Small Wastewater Systems – Mechanical, or recognized equivalent(s). The successful candidate will also have a secondary school diploma and possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licences and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on Westnet.

Should you be interested in learning more about this leadership opportunity please contact Stevie Baker or forward your resume, a letter of introduction and the names and contact information for three referees, in confidence, to cleartalent@hwest.ca. The successful candidate is required to supply a criminal record check and a copy of their credentials. We will respond to all who express interest.